Senior Fall Music Concerts 2022

Students performed a variety of pieces during our Fall Choir Concert. The Concert Choir performed “Sleepy Song” by Sherryl Sewepagaham, “Come Follow Me” by John Hilton, ‘Oh, How Lovely” by Anonymous, and “I’m Goin’ Up a Yonder” by Walter Hawkins. The Chamber Choir performed “Just Give Me a Reason” by Alecia Moore (Pink) and featured a solo by Emilie (Grade 12). The evening concluded with a fantastic performance by the Concert Choir singing “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen.

During the Fall Band Concert, Grade 7-12 Band students performed a selection of pieces that have helped band members grow as musicians and become more self-confident performers on stage. The Grade 8 band started the evening with a performance of ‘Ten Masters in Two Minutes’ and ‘City of Stars’ from La La Land, which was followed by a festive show by the Grade 7 Band. The Grade 9 Band played both ‘Final Countdown’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera Medley’ while the Senior Band conducted a riveting performance of the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean Medley’ and “Midway March’. The evening concluded with a performance of ‘Superstition’ by Stevie Wonder, performed by our Jazz Band.

A big thank you to our Choir Director, Benila Ninan, and Band Director, Jacqueline Mirtic, for putting together two wonderful evenings of music as well as Music Teachers Ellie Jung and Jenna Baumgartner who led our Grade 7 Band.

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“Matilda the Musical”

Congratulations to everyone involved in the production of Matilda the Musical. After a 9-month rehearsal period (to accommodate changing health restrictions), the musical was performed live in the YHS Odette Tognetti Theatre from May 26-28. This show has been a huge undertaking in all areas, with 28 cast members, 14 pit band members, and 15 backstage crew coming together to present this larger-than-life production of “Matilda”, a story about a precocious 5-year-old girl who loves reading and overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school with strength and determination. 

A vibrant energy was truly palpable for the sold-out finale! The audience’s attention, young and old, was captured from the very first opening scene and we were treated to comedic moments, complex choreography, beautiful set design and props and of course truly outstanding vocal and musical performances. After the last round of applause, students hugged each other with pride and a deep sense of accomplishment. It was beautiful to see. 

A musical is truly a mammoth endeavour—thank you to all faculty, staff, students, parents and all volunteers involved in making this production such a huge success! Thank you to Stan Figaj, Facilities & Maintenance, for his amazing skill and assistance with set building, to Calvin Lee, Technology & AV Support Specialist for his technical expertise and to teachers Nathan Reimer and Jonathan Lee for their assistance in multiple areas. Special acknowledgements go to Mathew Chyzyk, Assistant Faculty Director, Dawn Haylett, Musical Director, and Keira Louis, Director, for their outstanding dedication and leadership. You have created memories that will last a lifetime!

As Matilda herself says, “even if you’re little you can do a lot”, and the York House Theatre students have certainly proven that this year. We hope you enjoyed watching it as much as we enjoyed producing it for you. 

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